Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Town of High River, AB

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Permanent, Full-Time
Location:  Administration Building, High River, AB (on-site)

Foothills County encompasses a diverse rural landscape located in the foothills of southern Alberta with our administrative office in High River, AB.  We are currently seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to join our team.  If you are looking for a rewarding career that offers a work life balance, this could be the opportunity for you.

Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, the Payroll & Benefits Specialist is responsible for payroll processing and benefit administration.  This position will also train to become proficient in the completion of all senior-level payroll tasks such as T4 issuance, reconciliations, technology and process improvements.

Qualifications, Education and Experience:

·         Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) certification is required.

·         A minimum of three (3) years payroll and benefits experience.

·         Post Secondary education in Business Administration would be an asset.

·         Accounting/Finance experience would also be considered an asset.

Skills Required:

·         Sound knowledge of the methods, practices and principles of preparing, calculating and processing all aspects of payroll.

·         Possess a professional demeanor and maintain confidentiality at all times.

·         Experience with Avanti, Pearl (formerly WorkTech), Great Plains Dynamics and Microsoft Office software.

·         Reliable and detail oriented with work processes demonstrating a high level of accuracy.

To view a full copy of this Job Description please visit www.foothillscountyab.ca and click on Careers.

Qualified candidates are invited to forward their cover letter and resume to:

Human Resources
Foothills County
Box 5605, 309 Macleod Trail
High River, Alberta T1V 1M7

Email:  opportunities@foothillscountyab.ca

This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check.

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